NigeriaJames Igbekeme: profile
James Igbekeme (born 4 July 1995 in Lagos, Nigeria) is a Nigerian footballer who plays as a wing half for Wisła Kraków.
Igbekeme made the step into senior football with G.D. Ribeirão in 2013. He has played for 6 clubs in 4 countries since 2013. The busiest spell of his career was at Real Zaragoza (2018–present): 96 appearances and 4 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 151 appearances and 9 goals.
Lagos has produced 367 footballers in our database, including Victor Osimhen, Victor Moses and Obafemi Martins.
Key facts
- Club career
- 2013–present (14 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 4: Portugal, Spain, United States and Poland
- Club goals per game
- 0.06 (9 in 151)
- Latest move
- Wisła Kraków (2023)
- Shares a birthday with
- Deroy Duarte, Yanis Begraoui and Abdelmajid Chetali (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013–2015 |  G.D. Ribeirão |
Segunda Divisão | – | – |
| 2015–2017 | AD Oliveirense |
Campeonato de Portugal | – | – |
| 2017–2018 | Gil Vicente F.C. |
Primeira Liga | 32 | 5 |
| 2018– |  Real Zaragoza |
LaLiga 2 | 96 | 4 |
| 2022 |  Columbus Crew |
Major League Soccer | 23 | 0 |
| 2023– |  Wisła Kraków |
Ekstraklasa | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 151 | 9 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
Frequently asked questions
How old is James Igbekeme?
James Igbekeme was born on 4 July 1995, which makes him 31 years old.
Where was James Igbekeme born?
James Igbekeme was born in Lagos, Nigeria.
Which clubs has James Igbekeme played for?
James Igbekeme's recorded clubs are G.D. Ribeirão, AD Oliveirense, Gil Vicente F.C., Real Zaragoza, Columbus Crew and Wisła Kraków.
What team does James Igbekeme play for now?
According to the latest data, James Igbekeme plays for Wisła Kraków.
How tall is James Igbekeme?
James Igbekeme is 170 cm (5 ft 7 in) tall.
What position does James Igbekeme play?
James Igbekeme plays as a wing half.
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